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Top news of the week: 21.11.2022.

#AngelInvesting
#SiliconSavannah
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#Investment
#AFTSCapeTown2022

@MESTAfrica shared
On Nov 16, 2022
There’s a huge potential for streaming services in the African market. In this piece, @louismanu_ , Cofounder of @Wiflix_ , a MEST Portfolio Company, shares insights on the blueprint for success for local streaming platforms in Africa. Read more: https://t.co/IteEnggnsn https://t.co/WZQZsPkjHB
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Local streaming services have edge over global counterparts

Local streaming services have edge over global counterparts

Africa boasts huge potential for rapid growth in streaming services, believes Louis Manu, chief commercial officer of Wi-flix.

@AfriFintech shared
On Nov 15, 2022
@moduscapital, a New York-based venture platform, has launched Modus Africa, a $75M fund for AI and blockchain startups across sub-Saharan Africa. @TechCrunch. https://t.co/FcvdPonfFD
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Modus expands to sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its AI and blockchain-focused $75M fund

Modus expands to sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its AI and blockchain-focused $75M fund

New York-based venture platform Modus launches Modus Africa, a $75 million VC fund for AI and blockchain startups across sub-Saharan Africa.

@AfricaTechSMT shared
On Nov 16, 2022
.@vikventures: Angel investing in Silicon Savannah - https://t.co/p6aeWPMCR7 #AfricaTech #AngelInvesting #SiliconSavannah #Investment
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Viktoria Ventures: Angel investing in Silicon Savannah

Viktoria Ventures: Angel investing in Silicon Savannah

A recent study by Viktoria Ventures and UK – Kenya Tech Hub reveals the realities of the investment ecosystem within the Silicon Savannah and beyond. Vibrant startup ecosystems are ...

@AfriFintech shared
On Nov 21, 2022
African fintech unicorn and #AFTSCapeTown2022 sponsor, @chippercashapp, is set to acquire Zambian fintech company @ilovezoona in a bid to offer new online services and expand to Zambia. @pymnts. https://t.co/RPVAravBY4
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Chipper Cash to Buy Zoona to Expand Cross-Border Payments in Africa

Chipper Cash to Buy Zoona to Expand Cross-Border Payments in Africa

Pan-African cross-border payment app Chipper Cash reportedly intends to acquire Zambian FinTech Zoona Transactions International. 

@DisruptAfrica shared
On Nov 18, 2022
How Rwanda’s HeptaPay links debit cards with mobile money accounts https://t.co/EhS006wSeQ @HeptaPay
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How Rwanda’s HeptaPay links debit cards with mobile money accounts

How Rwanda’s HeptaPay links debit cards with mobile money accounts

Rwandan startup HeptaPay allows users to instantly transfer money from their debit or credit card to mobile money accounts in East Africa.

@DisruptAfrica shared
On Nov 15, 2022
Startup Wise Guys selects 2nd batch of participants for Africa-dedicated fund https://t.co/P3JcHeqF41
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Startup Wise Guys selects 2nd batch of participants for Africa-dedicated fund

Startup Wise Guys selects 2nd batch of participants for Africa-dedicated fund

Nine startups have been selected to take part in the second edition of the Startup Wise Guys accelerator, which offers selected B2B Saas startups access to EUR65,000 (US$67,000) in funding, ...

@Ventureburn shared
On Nov 21, 2022
The world is awash with listicles and twitter threads that promise: “Do these things and enjoy success”. The truth is that the journey of a start-up is not something that can be copy and pasted into different scenarios. https://t.co/hYvmrkEGHJ
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The start-up journey: Advice for techpreneurs

The start-up journey: Advice for techpreneurs

With Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world honours innovators who dream big and launch start-up founders that bring ideas to life.

@DisruptAfrica shared
On Nov 16, 2022
SA ed-tech startup Snapplify expanding its presence in West Africa https://t.co/oEax5SRBNG
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SA ed-tech startup Snapplify expanding its presence in West Africa

SA ed-tech startup Snapplify expanding its presence in West Africa

South African ed-tech company Snapplify is investing heavily in expanding its presence in the West Africa region.

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